Edelbrock 94 carbs

OB,
What Max says....I cannot believe Vic Edelbrock put the $$$$ up to copy
this carb. I could say more but the Eagles vs the Packers game is about ready to
go.
Charlie ny
 
i had bought a Edelbrock's copy of a carter AFB and it started leaking vacuum at the throttle shaft after about 20, miles the leak was bad, you could hear it!
 
So it sounds like these aren't worth buying, just better off finding good originals? I had considered putting them on a tri-power intake for my '56, but like the others I had not seen one in person.
 
LukeDahlinger said:
So it sounds like these aren't worth buying, just better off finding good originals?
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I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss them. The original poster asked if anyone had experience with them. Apparently no on here has. It would be difficult for me to make a decision based on that. Besides, for you guys that always ask for American made products, the Edelbrock 94 is what you asked for.

Bob
 
bobscogin said:
I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss them. The original poster asked if anyone had experience with them. Apparently no on here has. It would be difficult for me to make a decision based on that. Besides, for you guys that always ask for American made products, the Edelbrock 94 is what you asked for.

Bob
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I bought one, and after looking at it, sent it back.
It would seem to me to be a real safety issue when the brass throttleplates eventually dig into the aluminum base and cause the thing to stick past center. Not to mention the wear factor of the throttleshaft having no bushings to ride on. Also, since they made these with a stubbed throttleshaft (on the driver's side), there's no way to use conventional linkage for multiple carbs! USA or not, cheap is cheap.
 
I've run (and am currently running) a couple of Edelbrock 4 bbls. They've both been very reliable.

If the Edelbrocks fail to pass muster, what about Barry Grant's Demons? Their looks are objectionable, but how do they work when you close the hood?
 
cuzncletus said:
I've run (and am currently running) a couple of Edelbrock 4 bbls. They've both been very reliable.

If the Edelbrocks fail to pass muster, what about Barry Grant's Demons? Their looks are objectionable, but how do they work when you close the hood?
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With a bit of care and patience, the old Strombergs and Holleys can perform quite well.

No need fir dem dare new-fangl'd wizbangs!;)
 
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Not so fast, a lot of OEM USA carbs have aluminum bodies and no bushings. Same deal on the throttle plates. Look at a Holley 4bbl or a Carter AFB (aluminum four barrel)
 
Our local speed shop now has them in stock, I gotta admit I thought they look good.
The ones I looked at did have extended shafts on the left side. No dissrespect Uncle Max but it does seem there are a lots of carbs with aluminum bases and brass plates and it never seems to be an issue so I can't agree with you on that one.
That said, best thing about these new carbs (94's & Strongberg) it will leave more originals availible for those of us that still would rather rebuild the real deal.
 
uncle max said:
Aluminum bases with no bushings can't be a good thing.
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According to Edelbrock's 2010 printed catalog they have cast iron bases.

However, on their website it says aluminum. Not sure what's up with that.

I picked one up and looked it over at the recent PRI show it seems heavy enough to be cast iron.
 
I have one in stock. It has an aluminum base, which is painted black. Actually a nicely turned out product. Not sure how the lack of bushings will affect things. Depends on the grade of aluminum I suppose.
 
I ordered 2 from Speedway and received them last week. They certainly look like a good product - I guess time will tell. Mine have an aluminum base and extended throttle shaft. The lack of a throttle bushing doesn't worry me because the car accumulates so few miles it would take years for it to wear. Now, for those that prefer the original, I have two 94s for sale, one recently rebuilt and removed from a running car, the other a perfect core that will require a rebuild. It sat on the shelf at a local garage for many years and shows little evidence of use. $70 each plus shipping, contact me here if interested.
 
ole_Bill said:
The lack of a throttle bushing doesn't worry me because the car accumulates so few miles it would take years for it to wear.
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That's the way I see it also. The lack of bushings is probably a non-issue. These new 94s are American made, guys, and I think Edelbrock has been around long enough so that they can be trusted to produce a product of good quality. As Ole Bill says, time will tell.

Bob
 
what about the lack of a linkage arm to put the stock rod to (on the pass side) to use it for a stock single replacement carb?

***edit*** you can get the arm from edelbrock now
 
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Just saw this so here goes, No. 1 edelbrock does not make these Dennis Carpenter does, a friend of mine put 8, yes 8 on a468 ci small Block and they run great. I just put three on a 48 coupe I just finished and they are good but the stock 260 hp crate motor wants them leaned out more but they run good now. The throttle works great using a cable a rod would also work, and using a kick down for the 200r trans. If you havn, tried them then hold your negative comments. We have sold several with not one return.
 
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